Great place for local recreation
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9/1/2008
Anchorage is full of great outdoor recreational opportunities. There are miles and miles of lighted bike and ski trails, along with tons of opportunities for backpacking and hiking in Chugach State Park--Anchorage's "back yard." In 20 minutes you can go from the city to total mountain wilderness. Within a short drive you also have access to great fishing, kayaking, and mountain biking as well.
Winters are long and dark--you must like winters to live here. There are miles of x-country ski trails, as well as good down hill skiing. If you don't like being outside in the winter this is not the place for you.
Schools are good and they treat their teachers well (I'm a teacher). I enjoy living here. However, we're looking to move to the lower 48 as it gets expensive flying out to visit family in the midwest.
Erin | Anchorage, AK